Argentina’s former Vice President Amado Boudou was sentenced on Tuesday to five years and 10 months in prison for “bribery and business dealings incompatible with public service.” Boudou, who served from 2011 to 2015 alongside then President Cristina Fernandez, was also barred for life from holding public office and finedContinue Reading
By Fatima.sule – (Reuters/NAN) United Nations aid agencies called on Myanmar on Wednesday to improve conditions in Rakhine State for the safe return of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh and provide a clear pathway to citizenship for those eligible. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and UNContinue Reading
By Nabilu Balarabe Quelea birds have invaded farmlands in 17 communities in Auyo Local Government Council of Jigawa. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) investigation reveals that the communities are: Ayama, Furawa, Auyo, Mado, Adaha Gamsarku, Tsidir, Hadiyo, Gatafa, Marina, Anauya, Tagir, Zumoni, Muran, Fige, kateje and Hakudau. Speaking toContinue Reading
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as the U.S. reintroduced sanctions against major crude exporter, Iran, tightening global markets. Meanwhile, heatwave across Europe and other areas pushes oil up. Sweet Brent crude oil futures were at 74.08 dollars per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were up at 69.21 dollarsContinue Reading
Security operatives on Tuesday barred some lawmakers, newsmen and staff of the National Assembly from entering the National Assembly complex. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that security operatives who are in their numbers, barricaded entrance to the complex as early as 7 a.m. No reason was given for this.Continue Reading
Mr. Eigege Ejegbolo, a Psychologist with Mind-Set Integrated Services, said on Monday that sleeping for less than eight hours daily could lead to a weak immune system and mental health challenges. Ejegbolo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos that sleeping for less than eight hours daily wasContinue Reading
police in Indonesia confirmed te arrest of an 83-year-old village witch doctor who entrapped a 12-year-old girl and tricked her into having sex with him for the past 15 years by claiming to be possessed by the “jin”, or spirit, of a young boy. The police said the woman, anContinue Reading
The Minister of Agriculture Chief Dr Audu Ogbeh, has inaugurated the construction and rehabilitation of 22 rural roads covering 59.09 kms across the seven participating states under the IFAD-assisted climate change adaptation and agri-business support programme (CASP). Ogbeh made this known in Daura on Monday when he launched the constructionContinue Reading
Lawan Daura: sacked as DG DSS The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura has been sacked by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. According to a tweets by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the Acting President, Osinbajo has ” directed the termination of the appointment of the DGContinue Reading
